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BX58 RUO

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,440 mi
Last recorded104,440 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX58 RUO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 104,440 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 101,154 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 101,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 94,363 miles

all coil springs corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2019 94,362 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

all coil springs corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 86,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre misshaped (poss noisey)

Offside Wiper smearing slightly

Slight oil leak on n/s gearbox seal area

Fail 22 Jun 2018 86,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre misshaped (poss noisey)

Offside Wiper smearing slightly

Slight oil leak on n/s gearbox seal area

Pass 20 Jun 2017 78,371 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVILY WORN ON INNER SECTION OF TREAD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF BOTH FRONT TYRES IN VERY NEAR FUTURE..

Fail 19 Jun 2017 78,340 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking BRAKE FLUID LEAK FROM N/S/R BRAKE DRUM AREA ONTO BRAKE BACK PLATE (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVILY WORN ON INNER SECTION OF TREAD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF BOTH FRONT TYRES IN VERY NEAR FUTURE..

Pass 22 Jun 2016 70,586 miles

O/S/F BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

Pass 2 Jul 2015 63,372 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 54,372 miles

corrosion & wear to front brake discs

corrosion to both front shock absorbers

heavy corrosion to exhaust system

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn bold inside edge/mishaped

oil warning/change light flashing on dash / level o.k

perrishing to various steering & suspension dust covers

slight fluffing to o/s/f seat belt

Pass 25 Sep 2013 45,133 miles

exhaust corroded and rear clamp rotted

exhaust emmissions too low to register

front springs corroding

slight corrosion on suspension components

various scratches and marks to body and wheels

Pass 7 Sep 2012 36,455 miles

chils seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt not allowing inspection

slight fluffing to offside front seatbelt

various sections of exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2012 36,454 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

chils seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt not allowing inspection

front wipers smearing screen

nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked in shoulders not exposing cord

slight fluffing to offside front seatbelt

various sections of exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 28,057 miles

exhaust heavilly corroded especially corroded

rear shock absorber top bushes slight movement in rubber bush

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Fail 28 Sep 2011 28,056 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

exhaust heavilly corroded especially corroded

rear shock absorber top bushes slight movement in rubber bush

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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BX58 RUO is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2008 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 57,692 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX58 RUO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX58 RUO registered?

BX58 RUO is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is BX58 RUO safe to buy?

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